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After closing up shop at work, I headed straight to Lower Haters Gallery, on 597 Haight St, to check out the Burlesque of North America show. One thing I knew going to the show, is that I didn’t have a clue what Burlesque of North America was. I didn’t doubt it’s dopeness, I just haven’t discovered it yet. Finally, I get to a brightly lit corner with a sign that read ‘Lower Haters’.
At first, I was intimidated when I entered the room to see unfamiliar faces everywhere. Knowing that I didn’t know anyone, I went straight toward the pieces and let myself get familiar with them. Gaining some knowledge at the event, I learned that Burlesque of North America is a graphic design and screen printing group. They are based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and do artwork for various occasions such as concert posters, skateboard designs, t-shirt logos and more. One particular piece caught my attention strictly because it was on the cover of Clout Magazine. The image is of an odd, green, lizard woman covered in tattoos and rocking a fitted cap. Of course, if i read that issue I woulnd’ve known it was Burlesque behind the scaly woman. Looking on to other pieces, I found myself envious towards Burlesque for producing such great work. I absolutely loved all the concert posters they have done. The details and colors and elements seemed very well planned. Burlesque of North America is no joke when it comes to producing extraordinary work.
It didn’t take a long time for me to immerse myself in the artwork, but it did take a couple of minutes for me to introduce myself to anyone. Finally, I stepped outside and met a bunch of people and even got a picture with Mike Giant, SF’s own graff artist/ tattoo artist/ anything else cool you can think of. In order of who I met first, here’s what I remembered.
There was Titus, the producer/ engineer/ promoter.
Barreitt, the charming skater who works at Culture Skate and mentioned to me about an event they are holding on January 28th.
The two Australian guys who were in SF for vacation from working at a TV show. I unintentionally forgot their names, but had the most conversation with about how great they roll tobacco, England, and soccer(or to them, futbol).
With the help from Titus, I met Mike Giant, who was very chill and shared a quick Kodak moment with me.
Sebastian, who manages and works side by side with www.ConquerGear.com.
Last, but not least, Kelly. A local photographer who I didn’t get to know too much about, but after checking out her website, www.KellyNicolaisen.com, I am excited to see more of her amazing photos.
Overall, it was a very delightful evening filled with art, people and cool conversations. Until next time… CIAO!
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